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Pantone picks “Tangerine Tango” as 2012’s Color of the Year

Every year, Pantone picks a new color as a PR stunt to have us all talk about Pantone and colors for a week or two. Every year, it totally works. It’s a gimmick with staying power! Most years, the color selections seem a bit…off, at least by fashion standards. The last two have been a dark teal and a disappointingly middling shade of pink, neither of which had anything to do with the neon-a-gogo mood of the style industry in 2010 and 2011. For 2012, Pantone managed to get it right – the bright, saturated, orange-y reds that we’ve seen all over the runways for the past two seasons (and that were especially popular for Resort and Spring 2012) is 2012’s Color of the Year.

It’s technically called Tangerine Tango, but I see a lot more red than orange when I look at Pantone’s official swatch. Almost all of my friends have lamented this shade as a difficult one to wear, but that’s where being a handbag person comes in handy – you can wear it all you want, and since the color doesn’t sit near your face, it doesn’t matter if it’s flattering to your skin tone. Naturally, we have six handbag options in red-orange so that you can get a jump on 2012.

Don’t really love the alexander wang, it has a kipling feel to it in red! The kipling colour

Chris

I agree with the other two. Bottega, PS1 and Fendi are the best. And the Alexander Wang is indeed odd.

Peggy

just got my brand new Celine mini luggage, in vermillon ( red-orange ), almost like PS1 here ( wish can send you the pic, so gorgeous!!), I am sooo ready for 2012:):)

gpc

Peggy, I have spoke to some SA’s about a Celine color called “burnt orange” – is this the vermillon? Have you posted a pic in the forum?

Peggy

Yes I think it is the burnt-orange mini luggage, the official name is vermillon. The new collection has black line on the edges, i actually prefer the previous style ( without the black line ) but never mind, it is gorgeous:):) I’ll post the pic in forum today :)

But luckily I have a bag in this color! For once I’m ahead of the curve!

FashionIsMyHobby

My favorites are the Bottega and PS1.
Love the bright pop of color for the dreary fall.

Shereen

I love the Bottega and the PS1. I really need a PS1 in my life. =/

Samantha

This post brings up the excellent point that handbags are a great way to play with color if you are uncomfortable with dressing in vivid colors.

Alice

I actually think this colour looks best in small doses – like a juicy fruit that pops out suddenly. So my favorite will have to be the DvF purse :)

Jennie

The PS1 sure looks tempting!

mia

i love the fendi mia mini!! lol Aside from the design, it also shares my name! <3 Mia from olivesandcoke.blogspot.com

An4

love the color!

Alexandra Davidoff

Orange is definitely one of the most versatile colours in the handbag world – you can wear it during the summer, during the winter, during the fall, and especially during spring. It compliments many other colours, from black to blue to purple to red. It inspires smiles and gets other women staring.

Kasey

I like the Fendi, it’s not too much of the color

Ruhee

My fav is the BV one…I think it perfectly embodies Tangerine Tango…

mochababe73

I like the Fendi and Tory Burch. I even like the Alexander Wang backpack, and AW is not my style. However, I am not a real fan of the color. It’s okay but not one that I would gravitate towards.

Kiki

I’m so excited! The orange bottega bag I just purchased will look AMAZING with my Bolbach electric blue python cuffs!!!